Nocerino set for West Ham medical

Struggling West Ham are poised to complete a double swoop from Italy with Antonio Nocerino and Marco Borriello both reportedly ready to sign.

Sam Allardyce has admitted the need to galvanise his squad as the Hammers face a long, hard battle for Premier League survival.

Roma striker Borriello is said to have given the go-ahead for a transfer and could arrive in London at the weekend, but Nocerino is already there to undergo a medical, according to the Corriere della Sera.

The 28-year-old has been forgotten somewhat at AC Milan and the pugnacious, hard-working midfielder is keen for a fresh start.

During his breakthrough season in 2011-12, many tipped Nocerino for the very top of the international game, but he has fizzled out in the tough environment of Milan.

Paul Watson

Paul Watson wrote for Football Italia for four years before fleeing to the tiny Micronesian island of Pohnpei to coach the world's lowest ranked national football team. On his return he released a book called 'Up Pohnpei' in February 2012. A documentary called The Soccermen follows in early 2014 and a feature film of the book is in production. Paul is currently head coach at a new Mongolian Premier League club and is charged with the mission of creating the strongest team in Mongolian football history.